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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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